Quant Researcher (Cyprus)

Location: Cyprus; full-time on-site, with a hybrid option. Willingness to work from the Cyprus office is required. Relocation support to Cyprus is available.

Company

hirify.global operates an established proprietary trading environment with research and engineering teams focused on developing and implementing trading strategies across global markets and exchanges.

What you will do

• Explore market data to identify alpha signals and trading opportunities.
• Formulate, test, and refine research hypotheses.
• Build and validate quantitative models and trading strategies.
• Use backtesting and research tools to evaluate the practical potential of ideas.
• Collaborate with quant researchers and developers to bring promising strategies into production.
• Independently drive research projects and communicate findings to the team.

Requirements

• Strong background in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop and test hypotheses independently.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and trading strategies.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate research findings clearly.
• Willingness to work from the office in Cyprus; fully remote work is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, high-frequency trading, proprietary trading, or market making.
• Academic research experience, publications, mathematics competition achievements, or strong machine learning achievements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a fixed salary based on experience plus a bonus or profit share based on contribution and results.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work option.
• Opportunity to focus on alpha research within an established proprietary trading environment.
• Access to major global markets and exchanges, with support from research and engineering teams.
• Flat structure with minimal bureaucracy and room to influence research direction.
• Relocation assistance to Cyprus, including paperwork support, relocation expenses, and medical insurance.